Considering Moving To A Residential Home? Advice On Charges For Accommodation
April 2005/06
This information may also be downloaded as a leaflet and kept for reference.
Making a decision
Moving into residential or nursing home care is major decision to take. This set of pages briefly explains the initial steps you need to take if you are considering a care home, and which organisations can offer help and advice.
The information is provided by:
Social Services Department
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Park House The Parade , St Mary's,
Isles of Scilly.
Tel: O1720 422148
Email: General contact Social Services
who may be contacted for further advice.
Alternatives to residential home care
Support at home, respite care, specialist housing
If you are having difficulty coping at home, due to old age, disability or mental health problems, there are an increasing number of services available to help you continue living safely and independently at home, before you consider moving into a care home. Social Services offer personal care, meals on wheels and cleaning. There are also voluntary organisations who can offer other sorts of help; the Social Services Department can advise you on how to contact them.
Many people also find that respite care a short break) in a residential or nursing home enables them to continue living independently at home, avoiding the need for permanent residential care. In addition to having a break away from home, the experience of respite care also helps them to make a better decision about requesting permanent care, should the need arise. To find out more about alternatives to residential care you can contact:
- Social Services of the Council of the Isles of Scilly
- Age Concern in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly who offer independent advice specifically for older people.
